2011 Work Style

Revealed: The Perfect Work Outfit

This article is sponsored in part by the Marc Anthony collection, available only at Kohl's (What's this?)For more ideas on how to update your wardrobe for each part of your life check out our 360° of Style.Even if you're not in the process of hunting for a new job, a man needs to take care to update his work wardrobe each season. Dressing the part around the office will not only help boost your confidence but will also convey to others that you have a professional attitude and care about what you do. Here, using pieces from the Marc Anthony collection for Kohl's, we illustrate how to take on the challenge of buying a suit and looking perpetually chic on a budget.

Slim-Fit Texture-Striped Wool Suit Jacket

For versatile suit separates that won't break the bank, check out Marc Anthony's line for Kohl's which focuses on offering men well-designed, affordable modern classics. This black two-button suit jacket, for example, is crafted from textured wool and has a slim-fit body and high arm holes to give its wearer a tailored fit. To avoid unsightly bunching when sitting and provide ease of movement when walking, this piece also has a double-vented back, a feature you would typically expect to find on a suit jacket with a much higher price tag. The best part is that this go-anywhere item retails for only $225, and on sale, you can snatch it up for under $150. At that price point, you may also want to buy this jacket in several different shades and completely overhaul your work wardrobe in just a few clicks. Team it with suit pants for an important meeting or jeans and a dress shirt on casual days. Buy now

Slim-Fit Solid Spread-Collar Dress Shirt

A blazer cut to closely follow the lines of your body requires a dress shirt that does the same in order to avoid an awkward, lumpy look. Marc Anthony's slim dress shirts are therefore the ideal companion to blazers from this label. What's more, these basic tops will quickly become the back bone of your work wardrobe as you'll find yourself turning to them on a near daily basis. Plus, like the rest of this collection, these shirts are purposely uncomplicated, so what stands out is your confidence rather than the clothes you're wearing. Buy now

Slim-Fit Texture-Striped Wool Suit Pants

When you need to dress to impress, you can't go wrong pairing a suit jacket with matching dress pants. To complement your jacket, the Marc Anthony collection offers flat-front pants like these striped black ones for an overall look that's smooth and sophisticated, never flashy. A super-affordable price tag also means you can pick these pants up in a few different colors and patterns. Even if you opt for only one pair, play around with them, mixing them not just with a black suit jacket but with other toppers, too, such as a sleek leather jacket for night or a V-neck cashmere sweater for day. It's actually hard to go wrong with a pair of crisp, simple pants like these, which is exactly what makes them an indispensable item for smartly dressed men who are also smart spenders. Buy nowThe final pieces to complete our work style, next...